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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-05-18
A Very Lucky California Mer-
chant.

Two portions Of a $4,000 lottery
prize won here. One of them 1t hap
pened was number 66.55l drew the
first capital prize Of $4,000 in the
March drawing Of The Louisiana
State Lottery; Joseph Dannenbaum
sent for one tenth of that amount
received his money through the Lon
don, Paris and American bank of
this city. His firm is well known
here and in San Diego and Vallejo,
where they have stores. Another
holder of one tenth received his
5000 through Wells, Fargo d Cos
bank of this city, but his name has
not transpired. San Franciso (Cal. J
Call, April g.
The State Of Texas is building a
five million dollar State house of ma
tive granite and marble, and It's leg
islature has Just voted one hundred
thousand dollars to furnish the
structure. Texas claims to be the
Empire State of the South, and pro
poses to house its government in a
manner worthy of its present and
prospective greatness.
An End TO Bone Scraping.
Edward Shepherd, OF Harrisburg.
H., says: Having received so much
benefit from Electric Btters, | feel
it my duty to let suffering humanity
know it. Have had a running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doc
tors told me would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputated.
/ used, instead three bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters and seven boxes Buck
lens Arnica Salve. and my leg is
now sound and well.
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty
cents bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve at 25c. per box by j. W. Wells.
3.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-05-18

ID. ALLEN.
Treatise on blood and skin dis
eases mailed free.
The Swift Specific Co., Drawer 3,
Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. Susan Sullivan, who was re-
Gently left a penniless widow at
Pierce, Mo, walked from that place
to Chattanooga, Tenn, with her five
children, the youngest babe, whom
she carried in her arms the entirv
distance.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-05-18
He Had Catarrl..
HAnrroS STATION, Tenn, Feb. %,

HAMPTON STATION, Tenn, Feb. %, 81.
Gentlemen--I have had catarrh
for over three years For three years
| had pains over my eyes. often
could not sleep. not being able to
breathe through my nose. was
not able to smell anything for three
years. In this sad plight, last spring,
began taking s. S. 5. / took one
dozen BOTTLES. The pains left my
forehead, my smelling faculty re-
turned, and I could sleep soundly.
This is the happy result Of your
medicine. ] have felt no symptoms
Of the return of the disease until the
very wet and cold season set in, and
even then, was so much better
than ] had been for three years, that
| felt like different man. ! am 60
ing to take few bottles this sprIDg,
SO as to completely eradicate every
remnant OF the disease. My general
health is greatly improved since
began taking your medicine, and my
disordered kidney restored to their
normal functions. My digestion is
now first class, and / can eat any
thing ] wish, whereas before | took
S. S. S., such was not the case.
Yours truly,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22
COTTON MARKET.

HERALD OFFICE, Aug. 90, 4 p. m.
Liyerpool--C Closed with good business,
middling uplands. 81 middling Orleans, %;
sales. 1900 American, 10000.
New York, 12:15 p. m.-Spots steady; MD
ding. 1915 sales, 5Gl.
New Orleans-Spots, no report.
Liyerpool-Futures closed steady ;
August. $50 b; August and september,
5.26 b October and November, 5.lV .
November and December, 5.0l 5; De
cembcr and January, 5.06 s.
New York, 1915 p. m.-Futures quiet
August, 9.GS A; September, 0.4l@9.42; DC
tober, 9.35@0.3G; November, 9.2ot9g.2l
December, 0.2l@9.26 January, o'2SC9o.2v
New Orleans. 1910 p. m.-Futures steady
August, 0.41G9.42; September, S9o(gS.g2
October. S.7S(dS.79; November, S.l4gS.1o
December, s.7I@s.7s; January, S.sl@S.s4
sales, 1880.
Through the courtesy of the Merchants
l. xchange.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

X The young king of Spain, says PAU
Nall Gazette writer, was year old on
juno IS. The Tailors' guild, of Mad
rid. respectfully asked permission of
Queen Christina 10 present his juvenile
majesty with his first uniform. The
queen regent cheerfully gave her as
sent, and now the tailors are busy cut
ting out and sewing, out of the finest
tcIoth manufactured, tho smallest uni
form that was probably ever made for
- monarch. 1t is deliberately trimmed
|avith real gold lace and much orna-
+ monted. The question Of rank arose,
Id was submitted to the queen. On
~ first birthday the king, who was
ROLLED in the army from birth, was
vs. be promoted. In the Spanish army
~ officers wear the insignia of rank
Fl The sleeve, hence 1t was necessary
r. tho tailors to know his degree OF
Ink. The queens decision has moi
been made known. A tiny sword,
Irritable baby sword, with hilt Of
that is said to be masterpiece OF
jewellers art goes with this re-
liable uniform.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

john SwINToN announces that John
'Svinton's Paper will suspend publica-
ton on the 21st inst. In the editorial
making the announcement he says:
..My means are no longer sufficient to
bear any further strain. have been
wrecked by this paper and by the labors
associated Herewith, in which during
the past four years have sunk tens OF
thousands of dollare--all out of my
own pocket
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

Bishop FUTILE, of Missouri, is the
lion of Schenectady, N. Y. While row.
ing with Miss Paige, OF that place, he
leaned too far to one side and the young
lady toppled overheard. The bishop
Immediately dived into the Mohawk
river, seized her about the waist, and
swan with her to the boat, where he
hold her head above water until relief
came.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

The medical health officer of Mon
treal has made an investigation regard
ing the care of the city's foundlings,
and states. according to The Trae VII
ness, that out Of over seven hundred in
the care of the Gray Nuns, CTS died
during one year.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

REV. CUSHING EELs, the Oldest white
inhabitant of Washington territory WIS.,
tied Tacoma, Washington territory the
other day to see his son, Maj. Eels who
is the agent at the Puyallup reserva-
ton. Rev. Cushing Eels is over 80
years of age, and is hale and hearty.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

QUEEN VICTORIA is mourning the
death of her old nurse, Miss Skerritt,
who recently passed away at the mature
age of "a. Miss Skerritt had seen
service under Queen Charlotte and
Adelaide, and had nursed Queen
Victoria, the prince of Wales, and
other royal children.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

A FARMER who has known Of twen-
ty-eight forest trees being struck by
lightning, says that nine were oak, sew
on poplars, four NAPLES, three willows,
and the others were chestnut, horse
chestnut, walut, hawthorn, and elm.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

Ike WEIR, the pugilist, known to
fame as the Belfast Spider" acquired
glory the other night by threshing two
men who had insulted q colored woman,
which shows that even pugllists may be
useful sometimes.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22

SMOKING at the seashoro has its
drawbacks. The salt air has q very de-
pressing effect upon cigars and cigar
cites. They get soft and do their ut
most to prevent being kept alight.
Once lighted, if neglected for mo-
ment they 20 out.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22
Monday, August Or, 1887.

GEN. SHBRMAN's son is often seen on
Lake George in an Indian canoe APP
propriately named Tecumseh. The
young man is n member of the class of
'S8 at Yale.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22
Notice to Exhibitors.

Floor plans of the Exposition Hall 200x
800 feet, Power Hall 75x300 feet, Machinery
and Dallas Exposition, can be seen at the
seeretary's office, and exhibitors for the
coming Fair and Exposition, October 10th
TO November 9th, next, who have not alrca-
DIV filed their applications for space are
hereby requested TO do So at their earliest
possible convenience. I1formation as to
Terms, charges. etc can be had on appliea-
ton TO the secretary.
A. SANGER, Director in Charge,
SYDNEY SMITH, Secretary.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-22
TEX AS LANDS,

Send for maps and particulars Of special
bargains in Pine, Agricultural and Grazing
Lands, Immediately on the lines OF new
railroad. where you can "grow up with the
country" State amount you can invest
and whether for use or speculation.
j. S. DAUGEERTY,
Dallas, Texas.
National Republican., 1887-07-07
Cabinet Changes.

1t is In the air that Mr.. Lamar is to be
elevated to the Supreme bench, in which
event new Secretary Of the Interior will
follow, as of course. The political prophets
are divided between Gen. Eppa Hunton, of
Virginia, and Representative Colquttt, OF
Georgia. 1t has been matter OF surprise
TO us that Vh ginia, the key to southern poll
tics, and the intellectual leader and molder
of southern thought, has not had Cabinet
position rendered her before this. Saga
cious craftsmanship sees operating in Vir-
ginia the great industrial and political
forces which guaranteed the continued su-
premacy Of Virginia in southern councils
Virginia will always be leader so
lopg as the Union stands, and Gen.
Hunton is the highest type OF Vir-
ginians. He is able, bold, and honest.
He would fertilize a somewhat barren ad-
ministration very perceptibly. To be candid,
this administration is becoming daily more
and more torpid. A tonic In the person OF
Gen. Hunton would at least make Its pulse
teat little faster. We have wasted, how
ever, so much good advice on the present
occupants OF high office that we presume
this will GO with the rest.
National Republican., 1887-07-07
Administer the Law.

What does the law Of 1869, printed at the
head of this column, meanP What was the
olj jtct and intent OF the men who made 1t q
law? These are questions worth the
most careful examination by the admins
trp,ion.
After study Of the language OF the law
careful analysis of the meaning and
weight Of each sentence, as the first means
OF striving ct correct answer to these
questions, the second method is to coz
sider the conditions which made the law
makers believe such law necessary and
the intentions as expressed by them at the
time its passage was under consideration.
Let us see the conditions under which 1t
was passed. In 1865, when this bill was
offered In the. fortieth Congress, the
debt Of the United States amounted to
S2,G11, eco, the bonds bearing six per
cent. or higher rate OF interest, and these
Tx per cent. bends were then selling In
LoIdon at but little over so cents on the
dollar. Over S720 100000 in national cur
Itncy was aioat, and at the beginning of
the fltcal year was only worth 70 cents on
the dollar.
That was the condition. The object OF the
law was to strengthen the public credit
for the benefit OF the people; that is, to
make this currency and these bonds repre-
sent what they claimed to do, certain
tpeeiflc sum Of money named In each bill or
tond.
For whose benefit was II proposed to do
tLisY For the benefit Of the government
that is, the people of the United States, who
otrstitute the government, so that good
credit being established the rate OF interest
could he reduced.
The bills were exhaustively debated Ia
10th houses Of the fortieth Congress, and
pafscd in each house, but In different form,
thus failing to become law.
President Grant was lnaugurated on the
flu VI -hsl'ui iGN'i aLh Sh VIZ oNh iSouSN u
proclamation cohveninG Congress in ex-
tiaordipary session on the 10Th, the very
earliest day allowed by law. The bill "To
strengthen the public credit" wasintroduced
in the House by Gen. schenck on the first
day OF the session, passed under suspension
oi The rules, sent to the Senate, passed the
same day, and was signed and became law
en- the 18th.
The fact that the bill had passed both
houses Of the fortieth Congress, though in
separate forms, had so far strengthened the
credit that on the 10Th OF March the per
cent. bonds were selling in London at 50
cents on the dollar and greenbacks had ad-
yanctd in value.
Senator Sherman then, as now, chairman
Of the finance committee, said, in dis
Cufsing this measure, that the three per
cent. bonds Of England had risen to par
end above, selling at 1903, and he hoped by
the enactment Of this law, when the gov
National Republican., 1887-07-07
AIexandria County Property.

The frequent suggestions heretofore
made by the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, re-
specting property on the Virginia side OF
the Potomac have had their effect, as may
be seen In the article on Carlin Springs, to
be found in our supplement OF this Issue.
We have had implicit faith in the future of
that region, and are glad to see that the
attention Of capitalists has been directed to
these natural suburbs OF Washington. No
more healthful or fertile location can he
found than this presents, and with the COM
pletion Of the new bridge at Georgetown,
one Of the most attractive regions for resi-
dences and drives will be opened up to our
citizens as Of q newly discovered country
We commend 10 our readers a careful
perusal OF the prospectus Of Carlln Springs
and trust that not only will the promoters
OF that enterprise meet with complete sue
cess, but that other and similar enterprises
may be organized until that part OF Yir-
National Republican., 1887-07-07
THE MODEST HACKMEN
Are Strongly Inclined to Kick Over the
Trucaa

Are strongly Inclined 10 htcK over the
Traces.
The livery stable keepers met last night
at Cosmopolitan Hall In secret session. The
presence OF a reporter created dismay for
time in the midst OF the charmed circle.
"This is business meeting and only rou-
tine business is being transacted" was the
remark that greeted the reporter.
ANY news to give outs" asked the
scribe.
"This is o private meeting" was the re-
ply.
The reporter looked around at the dozen
members, but all looked very grave. After
leaving the hall he learped that the livery
men were kicking because they did not get
money enough for hacks hired at funerals.
The price paid now is SO 80 per hack, aud,
as some OF the uptown stables get 81,
the effort is to make this the uniform price.
The reason assigned for the increase is that
the undertaken gets 80 cents on every hack
he engages from the livery stable keeper,
and this leaves but So for the boss Jehu.
This, 1t is claimed, is hut barely enough to
pay expenses.
There Is, however, q divided sentiment
among the livery men; not few of them
think II Is best to ''let well enough alone.n
To Increase the price will be found an In
jury. The middle AID poorer classes are
the largest patrons, and to make an In
create In the prices will be to cause re-
duction In the number OF hacks used. The
matter has been talked Of among the livery
men, and great care was taken to keep II
quiet. This statement explains the grave
looks Of the livery men when the reporter
entered the meeting. The meeting con
cluded that II was best to consider the mat
ter "s'mother evening""
National Republican., 1887-07-07
The Washington, Western and South
western Railway.

Washington needs new enterprises IN the
way CT manufacturing industries, and this
great railway will do more to accomplish
that end than any combination Of events
that can happen.
twill require one million OF people TO
settle and improve one-h0lt OF the suburban
lots that our one thousand land agents and
epeculators have mapped out for sale dur
ing the last six months,
Irthe moreyed and business men OF Wash
ington will build this great western aud
southwestern railway, which they can
readily do, our city will put on the habili-
ments of future greatness aud business
prosperity, and not remain simply gov
ernment way station. Exchange of prop
erty does not Increase the value. It's value
depends on Its utilization to some useful
purpose.
This central double track railway is an
! absolute necessity to the future greatness
and prosperity OF the national capital; and,
though Gen. Bingham deserves much credit
and praise for the labor and thought he
must have bestowed on the subject, he has,
and he claims, no more interest in the sue
cess Of the enterprise than any other Wash
ington business man, except that be no
doubt desires to see his own project an ac-
complished fact, and we hope that he will
see its realization. As journalists, we pro-
pose to keep the subject before the country,
for there are many good reasons which In
duce us to believe that this railway will be
great success.
Gen. Bingham has numerous letters from
| the people along the line, and his railroad
correspondence has become quite extern
sive. He has large quantity aud variety
Of fine specimens OF magnetic, bessemer,
and red hematite iron ores; also, copper,
galena, silver, and marble from the line OF
the contemplated railroad. The business
| people along the line offer free right Of way
for the road and station grounds; one
county has voted 100000 subscriptions
several thousand dollars have been sub
scribed by the people, and II the people oi
Washington who are able will take sufficient
stock to grade and bridge the way, 1t will be
an easymattertop put down the rails and equip
and stock the road on its twenty-year fouI
per cent. bonds. II will be better invest
ment and more creditable to the wealthy
people Of Washington than any other they
| can find.
1t is proposed to have a meeting OF prom
inent business men OF Washington about
the first week In November to consider thi;
great enterprise.
National Republican., 1887-07-07
yinia viii be substantially an annex to the
city OF Washington.

FRoN speech delivered in the Uoitei
States Senate In 1869 we take the following:
"Now tell the Senate AMI | tell the peo-
pie Of this country that the policy pursuel
from the beginning OF contraction
has in effect drawn capital from the coun-
try, made that which was scarce still
scarcer." After telling how "Jim" Fisk
had locked up sG,000,00O and almost pro-
duced panic in New York, the senator
said, "and yet last month there was drawn
into the treasury $I3, 100000 more than was
distributed to the country-enough to
stagger even the strength and stability OF
Britain's finances" What would that sens
tor cay II he were there now when about
that sum or greater one every month is be-
ing drawn into the treasury more than is dis
tributed to the country2
National Republican., 1887-07-07
AMUSENIENTS.
NEW NATIONAL THE,TEe.


patience" is having a splendid run this
weeR. The company is as homogeneous as a
company can be, and matters operate move
with smoothness that is surprising in sum.
mer company. The lew members of the or
gAnization have taken strong hold upon the
pnbics affections, and everybody in the au-
ditnce has favorite on the stage. The latest
addition Is Mr.. Fr d DE Moya, whose fame on
the Pacific coast as Lorenzo In Relly's Mascot
Company has spread all over the land; he Is Il
permaIency
Alter Saturday night there will be hiatus
oftwo weeks in the season, for the Fitzgerald
aggregation OF talent will favor the Batl-
moIeans with "Nanon' aud a "a Night In
Venice" There have been very many re-
quests that before the season closes that beau
tiiul work of strauss, the last named opsra,
be repeated here, and II ls possible that the
call win be responded IN. When the company
returns here 1t viii be stronger than ever and
'Nell Gwynne" will be the gem for the re.
-orfEing.
KERNANs SUMNER THEATER.
"The Mikado" will be the great attraction
for next week, and the management have been
so encouraged by the liberal patronage be-
slowed on them that the Olio VIII be materially
improved In all ita features. The Gricves B ir-
lesQue Opera Company are giving ilrst-cldss
nertOrmanpep
National Republican., 1887-07-07


einments securities arrived at par, as they
certainly would, the bonds bearing the high
rate Of interest could be retired and others
itsued at lower rate, and that he hoped
TO zee United States four per cent bonds at
par tcthin thirty years.
The whole tenor Of the argument In favor
Of this bill was that, II the public credit was
Strengthened by Its passage, bonds bearing
q lower rate Of interest would be put upon
the market and the people could be saved
an immense sum Of money by this law, in
the difference Of interest.
The forty first Congress, at Its next ses-
sion, July IA, 1870, passed the law refund
ing the entire public debt at lower rate Of
interest. That law was passed in conform
ity with the principles laid down in 1869.
When the time arrived that "bonds OF the
United States bearing a lower rate Of in.
terest than the bonds to he redeemed"
could "be sold at par In coin," under that
law the six per cent. bonds were redeemed,
and bonds at FIVE, four and half. and four
per cent. took their places.
Now, long before the thirty years has
expired, what Senator Sherman hoped to
see has come to pass. United States three
per cent. bonds can be sold at par and
above par.
Let the plain meaning of the law Of 1869
be carried out. "United States notes are
convertible into coin at the option OF the
holder" its bonds "bearing lower rate Of
| interest . can be sold at par iu
coip." Redeem those that are out with
the surplus money now being boarded in
| the treasury.
Do not answer "The bonds have not ma
tured." The men who bought those bonds
knew the law, ard ii a part Of The contract.
1t was not like the edcts of Nero inscribed
en- the pillars so high that 1t could not be
read, but was re-eracted In the Revised
Statutes before these bonds were issued
The men who made that law did not con-
template the purchase Of bonds at pre-
MUM. They provided against that when
they enacted thelaw. They were legislating
for the people, not the bondholders. They
were Republicans. VIII Democratic ad-
ministraton ignore the law for the benefit
Of the bondholdersp
What folly then for Secretary Fairchili
to cay that he could 20 into the ular,.at
folly, then, for ex.speaker Carlisle to echo
and indorse the idea of the Secretary OF
the Treasury, unless there is a conspiracy
among certain capitalists to reduce the
number of the holders OF these bonds, as
demonstrated by a recent analysis In this
paper, then for these bondholders, at the
critical moment, In order to save the
country nom bankruptcy by the gorge ol
money in the treasury, to set up howl
throughout the land demanding that the
Secretary of the Treasury should go into
the market and buy bonds at premium
At such moment Secretary Fairchild be.
lieyes the bondholders would come to the
assistance of the government. What de-
lusion, what nonsense to even entertain
the idea Of liberality-of aid from these
bordholders what crlminality to attempt to
buy at premium when the bonds can be
redeemed at par This administration is
between the devil and the deep sea. 1t
must either call an extra session Of Congress
or call In the bonds for redemption at pir
National Republican., 1887-07-07
KHnNAN'R suMMER THRATEn.
PERSONALITIES.

GEN. W, T. SHERMAN left Jamestown yestor,
day afternoon and went to Providence.
GEN. FRANCIS Z. ERWIN died at his home,
Painted Post, N. y, yesterday, aged 81. lie
has held all military offices from corporal 70
general except that Of captain.
Col. joins II. FELLOWS died yesterday morn
Ing in Boston, aged 72, lie was one of the most
prominent militiamen Of the state. Until with
in a few months ago he was superintendent OF
the Chelsea Savings Bank.